The 2014 World Cupfinal on Sunday sees South America take on Europe after Argentina defeated Holland on 4-2 on penalties, a day after Brazil suffered a 7-1 drubbing against Germany.

After that comprehensive victory Germany are firm favourites to win, but Argentina will have learnt vaulable lessons from watching them in action.

"I don't think we'll see Argentina taking on Germany in the way that Brazil did, they won't try and rip them apart with attacking play. They'll understand the danger of that German midfield and try to smother it," says Paul Hayward.

"Argentina know that they have a Maradona, the new Maradona - Messi, whose moment really is here. They also have Higuaín, Agüero who came on against Holland and looked reasonably sharp. With those three and maybe Lavezzi, Argentina do have an attacking threat but their priority will be to shut down this sumptuous German team.